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RED BANK: SCHOOL TAX UP NEARLY 7 PERCENT
Suzanne Viscomi, of the board’s finance committee, speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The typical Red Bank homeowner willContinue reading "RED BANK: SCHOOL TAX UP NEARLY 7 PERCENT"
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RBR SENIOR SHARES PRINCETON AWARD
Red Bank Regional senior Morgan Brunson (holding certificate) was among the New Jersey high school students honored by Princeton University, at the 2015 Princeton Prize in Race Relations ceremony onContinue reading "RBR SENIOR SHARES PRINCETON AWARD"
LINCROFT: BCC TO HONOR PROWN
Red Bank’s David Prown will receive an honorary degree from Brookdale Community College for his contributions to the local community during BCC’s commencement ceremony. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "LINCROFT: BCC TO HONOR PROWN"
RED BANK: JIRKS AND SERAPHS UNITE
Jirks bandleader Brian Kirk plays springtime Santa with a benefit concert for Middletown’s Mater Dei Prep high school, Thursday night at the Count Basie. In an interview that appeared previouslyContinue reading "RED BANK: JIRKS AND SERAPHS UNITE"
SPECIAL HAPPENINGS AT FAIR HAVEN SCHOOLS
Author Lester Laminack conducted workshops for young writers, and addressed parents and teachers on the topic of the writing process, during his recent visit to the Fair Haven School District.Continue reading "SPECIAL HAPPENINGS AT FAIR HAVEN SCHOOLS"
‘BRAND NEW KEY’ SINGER GETS RBR HALL PASS
Melanie Safka Shekeryk, better known to radio listeners of a certain age as the Woodstock-era singer ‘Melanie,’ visited Red Bank Regional for induction into the school’s Distinguished Alumni Hall ofContinue reading "‘BRAND NEW KEY’ SINGER GETS RBR HALL PASS"
RED BANK REGIONAL STARS SIGN IN
Left to right: Red Bank Regional athletes Sam McPherson (soccer), Marissa Albano (track) and Dan Vilardi (lacrosse) signed to play Division I Sports for their accepted colleges on April 15,Continue reading "RED BANK REGIONAL STARS SIGN IN"
RBR GETS OUT THE VOTE FOR SAFE DRIVING
TV production students in Mr. Carl Grillo’s Interactive Media class at Red Bank Regional High School have opened up the online voting process for their RBRHSDBD (Don’t Be Distracted whileContinue reading "RBR GETS OUT THE VOTE FOR SAFE DRIVING"
On the diamond at  Count Basie Fields, the Red Bank Catholic Caseys experienced their first loss of 2015 Tuesday as the Colts Neck Cougars erased a 4-1 deficit with sixContinue reading "RBC FALLS TO COLTS NECK IN FIRST LOSS"
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN TEENS GOT TALENT
The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional Dance Troupe claimed First Place — and helped raise over $2,000 for the American Cancer Society — during the 2015 RFH Talent Show. Press release fromContinue reading "RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN TEENS GOT TALENT"
FAIR HAVEN’S MAYFIELD SIGNS TO ST. PETER’S
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional senior Janae Mayfield signs her letter of intent to play Division I Basketball at St. Peter’s University, as her parents John and Davida look on. Press releaseContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN’S MAYFIELD SIGNS TO ST. PETER’S"
RED BANK: A BARD OF EDUCATION, AT TRTC
A cast and crew of teens from local schools rehearse A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, the annual “Little Shakespeare” production  that presents four public performances this weekend. (Photos courtesy of TwoContinue reading "RED BANK: A BARD OF EDUCATION, AT TRTC"
RED BANK CHARTER TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE
Press release from Red Bank Charter School As part of an ongoing commitment to service learning, Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) will host a community blood drive on Friday, MayContinue reading "RED BANK CHARTER TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE"
LITTLE SILVER: SCHOOL JOBS DEBATED
The two-school district includes the Little Silver Point Road School, above. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Under pressure from parents, the Little SilverContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: SCHOOL JOBS DEBATED"
LITTLE SILVER: MELANIE TO JOIN HALL OF FAME
Melanie Safka Shekeryk, above, and Red Bank police Sergeant Juan Sardo are headed into the RBR Hall of Fame. (Photo from melaniesafka.com. Click to enlarge) Folk singer Melanie, who wonContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: MELANIE TO JOIN HALL OF FAME"
BIG HONOR FOR LITTLE SILVER COUNSELOR
Press release from Red Bank Regional High School Middletown resident and Red Bank Regional High School guidance counselor Jill Maline was recently recognized as the Monmouth County Counselor of theContinue reading "BIG HONOR FOR LITTLE SILVER COUNSELOR"
LITTLE SILVER KIDS RECYCLE A GREAT IDEA
Students from Point Road School in Little Silver present grocery bags decorated with Earth-friendly messages as part of the eighth annual Earth Day partnership between the school and Sickles Market. Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER KIDS RECYCLE A GREAT IDEA"
By JOHN T. WARD A decision by the Little Silver school district to terminate its two media specialists at the end of the year has stirred some passion that mayContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: SCHOOL CUTS IN SPOTLIGHT"
Shore Sports Zone All-Zone offensive lineman Liam Smith, a junior at Red Bank Catholic, has given a verbal commitment to play in the ACC for David Cutcliffe and the DukeContinue reading "RBC LINEMAN SMITH COMMITS TO DUKE"
Shore Sports Zone All-Zone wide receiver Sadiq Palmer of Red Bank Regional has given a verbal commitment to play for the Syracuse Orange as first reported by CuseNation.com. Palmer wasContinue reading "RBR’S PALMER COMMITS TO SYRACUSE"
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.